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garlic mashed red potatoes in yellow dutch oven with melted butter, wooden spoon and pepper mill on side
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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

The best Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes are super creamy, comforting, simple and flavorful. A side dish sure to please everyone at the holiday table!
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe, Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Skin, Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs red potatoes
  • 1 stick unsalted butter plus extra melted butter for topping
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3-5 garlic cloves more if you’re a garlic lover!
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme sprigs stems removed
  • 2-4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large stock pot to a rolling boil and season with salt. Scrub and quarter your red potatoes. Boil potatoes until fork tender. 
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter, heavy cream, garlic and thyme sprigs until mixture is simmering. Turn heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes to infuse cream with thyme and garlic. 
  • In a large bowl fitted with a hand or stand mixer, begin to beat potatoes on low and slowly pour in the cream mixture until potatoes are whipped and smooth. Beat in salt and black pepper. Start with two teaspoons salt and taste as you go. Salt should be added to preference.
  • Optional: Serve with more melted butter and thyme sprigs on top.

Notes

Substitute Yukon Gold potatoes instead.